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Canada invests in produce dispute resolution service
Both the CPMA and the CHC have welcomed the investment in the Fruit and Vegetable Dispute Resolution Corporation.
February 23 , 2018
Camposol profits soared 65% in 2017
In its financial results today the Peruvian group also announced it had acquired land in Colombia to grow avocados.
February 22 , 2018
Freshmax launches kiwiberries in India
Indian importer Suri Agro Fresh expects the fruit to be well received by its customers.
February 22 , 2018
U.S: Port Tampa Bay receives first banana shipment in two decades
"This is a huge deal for us," County Commissioner and port board member Sandra Murman was quoted as saying.
February 22 , 2018
South Africa: Cape Town's Day Zero pushed back to July
The City's executive deputy mayor Alderman Ian Neilson thanked the Groenland Water Users Farming Association for the recent water donation, which made a "considerable difference".
February 22 , 2018
Peru expects Australian avocado access "in near future"
ProHass' Daniel Bustamante says the FTA will help to offset the high costs of airfreighting avocados to Australia and will make them more competitive.
February 22 , 2018
NZ: "Isolated cases of flooding" on South Island kiwifruit orchards, says Zespri
A Zespri representative says the organization is expecting an increase in total kiwifruit volumes this upcoming season.
February 21 , 2018
How much should you squeeze avocados to see if they're ripe?
Not at all, according to Australian scientists who have sought to find improved techniques to prevent the practice and reduce bruising in the fruit.
February 21 , 2018
Agri SA urges new president to find "amicable solutions" to land question
"South Africa remains a highly divided nation and it is through honouring the dignity of every South African, inclusivity and mutual respect that this divide can be bridged," the farming association said.
February 21 , 2018
Innovation: Adapting broadacre practices for horticulture
John Deere tractors with tracks were designed for broadacre agriculture, but an Australian grower has found a successful way to use the equipment in its strawberry operations.
February 21 , 2018
